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DEK Of Hearts single puts Marshfield, Mo., native in country’s big comeback
Country music is having a major moment. And a Marshfield native is right in the middle of it.
We the People: School honors longtime employee with renaming; One-on-one with country group DEK of Hearts
I got to share a little over 4 minutes of my interview with country-pop trio DEK of Hearts as they made their Grand Ole Opry debut at the end of May. We talked for nearly 40 minutes on their invitation to the circle by one of their closest friends in the music industry, their newest single (at the time) "Dear Ole Whiskey," their upcoming single "Crazy Lady," and life on the road.
Marshfield, Mo., native celebrates Grand Ole Opry debut with new single
DEK of Hearts is riding a big weekend high. On Friday, the trio made their Grand Ole Opry debut, earning two standing ovations and even shared the stage with Carly Pearce. As they soaked in the moment of standing in the circle, they were also celebrating the release of their newest single, “Crazy Lady.”
Marshfield, Mo., native makes Grand Ole Opry debut with DEK of Hearts
A Marshfield native is about to step onto one of country music’s biggest stages. Friday night, Kollin Bailey makes his Grand Ole Opry debut as part of his trio, DEK of Hearts. He sat down with KY3 to share how he found out and what it means to carry Marshfield with him as he steps into “the circle.”
Missouri House passes bills targeting online child exploitation
The Missouri House has passed a series of bills aimed at protecting children from online extortion and sexual grooming.
Missouri governor signs first laws of 2026, including anti-grooming measure
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KY3) -For the first time in 2026, Missouri is putting some new laws on the books. Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed three new laws today in his first policy signing of the year, including legislation that defines grooming in state law and gives prosecutors new tools to charge offenders. All three laws take effect in late August. Protecting children from grooming, sex crimes Evie and Sophie’s Law, named after two Missouri teens, passed in a matter of months.
Missouri bills targeting online extortion and child grooming head to governor’s desk
A series of bills aimed at protecting children from online extortion and sexual grooming are headed to the governor’s desk after passing the Missouri legislature Wednesday.
Missouri House passes bills targeting online child exploitation
The Missouri House has passed a series of bills aimed at protecting children from online extortion and sexual grooming.
Missouri lawmakers advance bills to protect children from online extortion
Missouri lawmakers held a key hearing today on two bills designed to protect children from extortion and sexual exploitation.
Missouri Senate committee to hear testimony on Evan’s Voice Act addressing sextortion
Parents of Aurora teen who died by suicide after online extortion prepare to testify Wednesday SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A Missouri State Senate committee is set to hear testimony this week regarding the Evan’s Voice Act, legislation addressing sextortion that honors Aurora teen Evan Boettler, who died by suicide after online extortion. Kari and Brad Boettler lost their 16-year-old son Evan on January 3, 2024. He died by suicide after online exploitation when someone coerced E
Missouri lawmakers hear testimony on bills targeting child grooming
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KY3) - Missouri lawmakers held a key hearing on two bills designed to protect children from online predators and grooming. Sophie’s Law targets the grooming of minors, making it a serious felony. If sexual conduct is involved, the penalty increases to a Class A felony. The bill also addresses nonconsensual sharing of private sexual images, ensures victims receive restitution, and calls for public guidance on recognizing grooming. Jeff Dixon, Sophie’s fath
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